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We Walked for AVM Awareness!
Josh and I were very excited to meet our AVM friends/family on Saturday night, and then walking with them today. Ivanna, Doug, Nich, Matt, Kim, Dan, Justin, Jaclyn, Scott, Margie, Greg, Serene, Camellia, Jane, Mary, Greg's nephew & fiance and Margie's friend (sorry I forgot your names,) Jaimee & TJ and ALL of their blue hat supporters, Carolyn & her brother, as well as my family; Taryn, Jason, Jan, Dave, Pam, AK, Billy, Glenda, Trina, Kevin, Summer & Reese... thanks to everyone who came out this weekend to make this event memorable and to support and celebrate our "brainers!" This will be a memorable weekend for me and I have appreciated all of the support and friendship from everyone!
Click HERE for a slideshow of pictures from this weekend. I will be uploading additional pictures as I get them from the other walkers (I already stole some from Nich!) So check back in a week or so to see more pics of this wonderful group of people.
The weekend went by so quickly and I'm sad that it is over! I can't begin to explain how important it has been to make these connections with other AVMers. And I know you all feel the same way. We share a bond from an unfortunate situation, but a special bond just the same.
If you look very closely you can see the Golden Gate was the backdrop for our walk!
And of course I hope that others who attended the walk will post their pics on this thread as well!!!
Shalon
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Permalink Reply by Dianna on -
you did a very good job shalon your devotion to the cause is awesome.. thanks for all you do...
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Permalink Reply by Jenirose Torotoro on -
great job everyone... congratulations!!!
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Permalink Reply by Jaszi Jazz - Brisbane on -
fantastic!!! wish i could of been but of course with the avm cant get any insurance to cover me in America. all the best
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Permalink Reply by JW Faith/Hope on -
when will there be a walk in florida i hope in a near future
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Permalink Reply by Daniel A Sadler on -
it sounds like it was an outstanding time for you all!
We are planing on making it out next year!
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Permalink Reply by Tori T. on -
Congrats and thanks to everyone who participated in the walk. It's awesome to know that AVM awareness is being put out there.
Let me know if there are ever any plans for a walk in NM. I can't walk very far, but I'd roll for it!
BTW - that picture of the Golden Gate Bridge is absolutely beautiful!!
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Permalink Reply by stella on -
When will we have one when its a little warm next time ...Shalon i miss you
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Permalink Reply by Jordan Johnson on -
May I ask who organized this walk, how many walked in it, and who I would need to get in touch w/ to organize a walk in my area?
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